What do you like about research?
10 Things We Love About Research
- It provides the chance to learn new things.
- You get to work with all kinds of different people.
- You can turn mistakes into learning experiences.
- You can take your learning anywhere.
- You’re in a field where knowledge grows fast.
- You get to read a ton of books.
- It provides the chance to have shared experiences.
Do you enjoy doing independent research?
“I do enjoy independent research, yet I also value the input from others with more experience. For example, in my recent internship, I had to come up with an innovative way to solve an indexing problem we were encountering. I found an example posted at StackOverflow that seemed to work well in a different environment.
How do you carry out independent research?
Tip #1 – When encouraging independent undergraduate research, start small. Many undergraduates are interested in an academic career but do not really know what it entails. They might approach you because they are really excited about a particular class topic or the life and work of a professor in your field.
Who were your favorite professors Why?
“I’ve had several outstanding professors, yet one of my favorites is one with whom I am now enrolled in my second class. He’s a tough professor and challenges the students. Not everyone likes him due to his tough grading.
What qualities make a good professor?
Passionate for the subject, teaching, and learning. Prepared, knowing the material and how to communicate it. Informed, being able to convey both new and old materials and methods. Confident, not afraid to make mistakes and willing to admit to ignorances.
What can you say about your professor?
What Qualities Describe a Good Professor?
- Goes beyond the call of duty: A student in need can access him during office hours, and virtually if not found in the office.
- Resourceful:
- Knows his material:
- Teaches the material well:
- Understands the students:
- Respects his students:
- Sets high expectations for all students:
- Is creative:
How do you compliment a professor?
Thank you for loving your job so much! You are an amazing teacher. Thanks for everything you taught me last year as well as your support. You have always gone above and beyond the expectations of a ‘great’ professor.
How do you praise a session?
Sentences
- Thank you for your helpful comments.
- Thank you for your enlightening speech.
- I appreciated your lecture and felt as if you were speaking directly to me.
- Please accept our thanks for a great presentation.
- Thank you for speaking to us this week.
- We thank you for your stimulating speech.
What do you say in farewell?
Example farewell messages to a coworker
- “Congratulations on your new job.
- “Congratulations on a job well done!
- “I’ve learned a lot from working with you over the years.
- “It was an honor to work with a coworker who was committed to their success and their coworkers.
- “We will remember you with warm thoughts and memories.